TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People s Mental Health

About Studies Include Progression Entry Requirements

About

About this course

This qualification is designed to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of the context of mental health, factors which affect young people, the impact of their concerns and how to support someone with mental health concerns. By completing the qualification, learners will develop in-depth knowledge of children and young people's mental health which could support progression onto other appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector.

Course Availability

This course is available to start throughout August until the end of February, but must be completed by 30 June. If you are paying for the course, you can start on any date throughout the year and have 6 months to complete it.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this course then please contact us by phone on 01252 40 55 55 or message us.

Studies Include

How will I be taught?

You will be provided with the learning materials either online and/or hardcopies and you will have the support of a knowledgeable assessor/tutor who will give you guidance and feedback on the course as you complete it. This course takes between 2 to 6 months to complete.

What modules are covered?

To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health, learners are required to successfully complete 5 mandatory units.

Mandatory units

Understand Children and Young People's Mental Health in Context
Understand Factors Which May Affect Children and Young People's Mental Health
Understand Children and Young People's Mental Health Concerns
Understand the Impact of Children and Young People's Mental Health Concerns
Understand how to Support Children and Young People with Mental Health Concerns

Progression

What Next?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

Level 2 Diploma in Care
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Level 2 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce
Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

Entry Requirements

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

There are no specific prior qualifications needed to access this qualification. However, learners might find it useful if they have already completed a Level 1 qualification. You will be invited in to complete an induction and inital assessment.

Due to government funding these courses are available free of charge; subject to the learners meeting the set eligibility. You must have lived in the UK/EU for the past 3 years and be over 19 years old. There may be a fee should you withdraw from the course.

All interviews will be online.

Enrolment

If you would like to enrol on the course or have any questions, please contact our Business Services Team at business@farn-ct.ac.uk
or by phone on 01252 407299

THIS IS A ROLLING PROGRAMME. APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.